Psychedelic therapy – refining the claim of a paradigm shift

International Review of Psychiatry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 8

Опубликована: Окт. 3, 2024

The renewed interest in psychedelics as treatments for mental health disorders is often referred to the "Psychedelic Renaissance." This article assesses whether this resurgence truly constitutes a paradigm shift psychiatry, some proponents claim, or if it should be viewed an integration of existing therapeutic approaches. We explore historical contexts, noting that were extensively researched mid-20th century and argue many current claims about their novelty overlook prior knowledge research from period. While do introduce novel aspects, such rapid effects unique modes action, we challenge idea full shift, suggesting these developments are better understood enhancements frameworks rather than wholesale replacement. emphasize importance integrating within broader bio-psycho-social model combining pharmacological, psychological, contextual factors. potential psychotherapy has previously been described working "nonspecific amplifiers" psychological processes, introducing entirely new mechanisms. suggest balanced, integrative approach incorporates into care models, cautioning against "psychedelic exceptionalism" risk overselling revolutionary treatment.

Язык: Английский

Nature-based experience in Venetian lagoon: Effects on craving and wellbeing in addict residential inpatients

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2024

Introduction It is known that exposure to the natural environment may positively modulate mental processes and behaviors; in particular, it can reduce stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms. This suggests a potential integration of “nature experience” into treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) since various types addiction are associated with anxiety depression. Considering only one study has been reported date patients alcohol disorder, effect nature experience SUD patients' needs be further investigated. aimed test effects lagoon on craving measures wellbeing comparison an urban environment. Methods Twenty-four were divided three groups eight participants exposed two walking sessions (interspersed 1-week wash-out period) typical Venetian lagoon, Urban walk, or staying at residential center based Latin-square design. Before after each session, drug craving, mood, wellbeing, agency, openness future, restorativeness assessed. Results The Nature walk significantly decreased compared their pre-walk values, latter increased vs. values. negative mood agency. Openness future showed significant improvement walk. On other hand, scores Walk correlated Sense Negative Agency values negatively scores. Discussion Our results confirm improve attention, stress relief, openness, sense being active patients. Moreover, we also specific craving—a key symptom SUD.

Язык: Английский